VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Raleigh M50

Velopedia Archive ID 38989

Overview

Model year2003
BrandRaleigh
ModelM50
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID38989
Original MSRP$329.99
ColorsOnyx, Red/White/Blue
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkSR Suntour XC60, 75mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Acera EF29
Front derailleurShimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketCartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsMTB nylon

Brakes

BrakesTektro 835A Linear Pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless steel
HandlebarAluminum, 1.25" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum threadless
SaddleAvenir ATB Vinyl
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano HB-RM40
RimsWeinmann aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube604.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1082 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.